Box Office Predictions of 2022
As we move closer into the new year, let's look ahead, and predict the outcomes of the 2022 box office!
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My 2023 Box Office Predictions are out now! Check it out!
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Something I've been working on for a while is my new film website, "The Animated Critic". It has all sorts of articles, such as movie/TV reviews, trending news in the film industry, predictions, and a lot more for film fans! Its out now, and you can check it out right now!
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-MCU Phase 4: Is It a Disappointment?
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- DirectorSimon KinbergStarsJessica ChastainPenélope CruzBingbing FanWhen a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild-card C.I.A. agent joins forces with three international agents on a mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who's tracking their every move.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $75,000,000
RT: 34%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $4,621,765
Domestic: $14,570,455
Foreign: $13,095,291
Worldwide: $27,665,746
RT: 24%
Note: Since no one really cares for this film, it will probably flop at the box office. Some International markets could help the film, but it won't be enough to save it.
Edit: I guess no one actually cared about this film. Even with the all-star cast, this film couldn't find an audience. - DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsNeve CampbellCourteney CoxDavid Arquette25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.Opening Weekend: $35,000,000
Domestic: $80,000,000
Foreign: $60,000,000
Worldwide: $140,000,000
RT: 60%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $30,018,805 ($33,855,611 4-Day)
Domestic: $81,641,405
Foreign: $58,400,000
Worldwide: $140,041,405
RT: 76%
Note: I think the return to the Scream franchise will be a solid one. I don't expect it to be a "Halloween" in terms of box office, but it could start a revival for this well-known franchise.
Edit: While not great in terms of my predictions, I still believe it's a solid debut for the fifth installment in the Scream franchise. And with a budget of just $25 Million, it could lead to a revival of the franchise. - DirectorJeff TremaineStarsJohnny KnoxvilleSteve-OChris PontiusAfter 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for another crusade.Opening Weekend: $16,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $15,000,000
Worldwide: $55,000,000
RT: 40%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,154,388
Domestic: $57,743,451
Foreign: $22,596,767
Worldwide: $80,340,218
RT: 86%
Note: Since the Jackass franchise has died down considerably, I predict that this film won't be that solid of a hit, especially internationally. But with the smaller budget, it could make an acceptable profit.
Edit: With a solid opening weekend and box office, this film is surely to make profit for Paramount with only a ten-million dollar budget, and maybe revive a franchise. Let's hope Top Gun: Maverick can do the same. - DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsHalle BerryPatrick WilsonJohn BradleyA mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth.Opening Weekend: $25,000,000
Domestic: $55,000,000
Foreign: $110,000,000
Worldwide: $165,000,000
RT: 27%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $9,868,997
Domestic: $19,060,660
Foreign: $25,284,459
Worldwide: $44,345,119
RT: 38%
Note: With how expensive the film seems, I expect this film to bomb at the box office. It could earn some money internationally, but not enough to turn a profit.
Edit: With a box office that low, and with a $140,000,000 budget, this is set to be a major loss for Lionsgate. Maybe the international box office could help it, but not enough to start a new trilogy. - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsTom BatemanAnnette BeningKenneth BranaghWhile on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.Opening Weekend: $7,500,000
Domestic: $16,000,000
Foreign: $20,000,000
Worldwide: $36,000,000
RT: 85%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend $12,891,123
Domestic: $45,630,104
Foreign: $91,677,131
Worldwide: $137,307,235
RT: 63%
Note: With the lack of attention near this film, it will most likely be a massive failure for Disney/Fox.
Edit: While not a strong performance for the Fox film, it's not as bad as others, and while it will lose money, it probably won't lose as much. - DirectorRuben FleischerStarsTom HollandMark WahlbergAntonio BanderasStreet-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000
Domestic: $80,000,000
Foreign: $150,000,000
Worldwide: $230,000,000
RT: 50%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $44,010,155 ($51,315,831 4-Day)
Domestic: $148,648,820
Foreign: $253,100,000
Worldwide: $401,748,820
RT: 41%
Note: Video Game movies don't have the biggest mainstream appeal. But there is some hype for this film, and with it, it could do fine in the long run.
Edit: While not strong with critics, Uncharted seems to be pleasing audiences, with an impressive run worldwide. If in the right hands, this could be a successful series. - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.Opening Weekend: $145,000,000
Domestic: $415,000,000
Foreign: $600,000,000
Worldwide: $1,015,000,000
RT: 92%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $134,008,624
Domestic: $369,345,583
Foreign: $401,490,580
Worldwide: $770,836,163
RT: 85%
Note: I'm honestly expecting this movie to be THE MOVIE that drives everyone to theaters (Besides No Way Home). I predict it will do great, and I also think it will be a crowd pleaser. I'm looking forward to what they do with this universe.
Note: Even if not phenomenal, this is a massive win for WB after an awful 2021. With having the best opening weekend for WB since Joker, and with March to itself, I would expect great numbers. - DirectorAaron NeeAdam NeeStarsSandra BullockChanning TatumDaniel RadcliffeA reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $30,000,000
Worldwide: $70,000,000
RT: 32%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $30,453,269
Domestic: $105,344,029
Foreign: $85,500,000
Worldwide: $190,844,029
RT: 75%
Note: With Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock not being huge box office draws, and the lack of attention near this film, I expect it will be a financial disappointment for Paramount.
Edit: With a films that seems to be pretty niche, this is a pretty good result for Paramount, and a win for the romantic comedy genre. - DirectorDaniel EspinosaStarsJared LetoMatt SmithAdria ArjonaBiochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.Opening Weekend: $45,000,000
Domestic: $100,000,000
Overseas: $220,000,000
Worldwide: $320,000,000
RT: 46%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $39,005,895
Domestic: $73,865,530
Foreign: $90,000,000
Worldwide: $163,865,530
RT: 16%
Note: Since Morbius isn't well known enough, I doubt it will come close to Venom. It could be somewhat of a moderate hit, with no real competition in the weeks ahead.
Edit: With poor reception with critics and audiences, and poor legs, this film may be praised ironically, but is a flop nonetheless. - DirectorJeff FowlerStarsJames MarsdenJim CarreyBen SchwartzWhen the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.Opening Weekend: $70,000,000
Domestic: $200,000,000
Foreign: $275,000,000
Worldwide: $475,000,000
RT: 68%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $72,105,176
Domestic: $190,872,904
Foreign: $211,000,000
Worldwide: $401,872,904
RT: 69%
Note: The first film did well at the box office, and I expect this sequel to do better than the original, but not extremely well.
Edit: With it's performance, this is a big win overall, for video game movies, Paramount, and Jim Carrey. I expect Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the Knuckles show to be big hits. - DirectorDaniel KwanDaniel ScheinertStarsMichelle YeohStephanie HsuJamie Lee CurtisA middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.Opening Weekend (Wide): $7,500,000
Domestic: $20,000,000
Foreign: $30,000,000
Worldwide: $50,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend (Wide): $6,059,263
Domestic: $69,669,103
Foreign: $27,598,181
Worldwide: $97,267,284
Note: I expect this film to do good once it goes wide. While not a stellar performance, it could be a great showing for A24
Edit: Surprisingly, when it comes to A24, this is a strong showing for this movie, and shows that word of mouth can really help a movie. - DirectorMichael BayStarsJake GyllenhaalYahya Abdul-Mateen IIEiza GonzálezTwo robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.Opening Weekend: $20,000,000
Domestic: $55,000,000
Foreign: $105,000,000
Worldwide: $160,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $8,699,630
Domestic: $22,309,115
Foreign: $29,000,000
Worldwide: $51,309,115
Note: I think Ambulance could do okay at the box office, but will struggle against it's competitors.
Edit: With this being the lowest performance of a Michael Bay, this film is a disappointment for Universal, the cast, and the director. - DirectorDavid YatesStarsEddie RedmayneJude LawEzra MillerAlbus Dumbledore knows that Gellert Grindelwald is moving to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he asks Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team on a dangerous mission.Opening Weekend: $65,000,000
Domestic: $150,000,000
Foreign: $400,000,000
Worldwide: $550,000,000
RT: 56%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $42,151,256
Domestic: $95,839,370
Foreign: $309,310,490
Worldwide: $405,161,334
RT: 48%
Note: I don't expect this film to be received very well, especially with audiences, but I believe it will find an an audience, and will probably do fine.
Edit: It looks like the Wizarding World franchise is going to take a break. With all the controversy around this franchise, as well as this being the worst performance of any Wizarding World movie by a lot, this is a flop for everyone through and through. - DirectorPierre PerifelStarsSam RockwellMarc MaronAwkwafinaTo avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.Opening Weekend: $20,000,000
Domestic: $65,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $115,000,000
RT: 81%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,950,245
Domestic: $97,233,630
Foreign: $152,928,648
Worldwide: $250,162,278
RT: 87%
Note: I expect this film to preform on-par with another DreamWorks film, "Captain Underpants". It won't do that well, but it could get a little traction over April.
Edit: Impressive for an animated movie in the pandemic, this is a strong performance for Dreamworks, and could lead to a new era for the studio. - DirectorRobert EggersStarsAlexander SkarsgårdNicole KidmanClaes BangA young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $40,000,000
Worldwide: $65,000,000
RT: 86%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $12,290,800
Domestic: $34,233,110
Foreign: $34,490,039
Worldwide: $68,723,149
RT: 89%
Note: I think the Northman could be a solid contender in the April Arena.
Edit: While decent for this kind of movie, the $70m budget is a huge downside, and will result into this movie being a money-loser. - DirectorTom GormicanStarsNicolas CagePedro PascalTiffany HaddishMoviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.Opening Weekend: $8,000,000
Domestic: $20,000,000
Foreign: 25,000,000
Worldwide: $45,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $7,131,703
Domestic: $20,300,157
Foreign: $8,816,163
Worldwide: $29,116,320
Note: While won't do good, it could stand it's own against the April Arena.
Edit: With it's overall weak performance, I don't expect Lionsgate to be too happy about this. At least they have John Wick (Right?) - DirectorSam RaimiStarsBenedict CumberbatchElizabeth OlsenChiwetel EjioforDoctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.Opening Weekend: $185,000,000
Domestic: $520,000,000
Foreign: $850,000,000
Worldwide: $1,370,000,000
RT: 91%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $187,420,998
Domestic: $411,331,607
Foreign: $544,444,197
Worldwide: $955,775,804
RT: 74%
Note: There's been a lot of hype for this film, and I expect this film to be a great success at the box office. It will beat out the first Doctor Strange by a lot, and be the first massive success for Disney/Marvel since 2019.
Edit: While had weak legs, this is still a strong showing for a Disney/Marvel movie, and gives hope to other movies in the franchise. But they still should be a little concerned about the legs for this film. - DirectorKeith ThomasStarsZac EfronRyan Kiera ArmstrongSydney LemmonA young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $20,000,000
Worldwide: $45,000,000
RT: 62%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $3,827,715
Domestic: $9,589,250
Foreign: $5,300,000
Worldwide: $14,889,250
RT: 10%
Note: With a lot of competition in May, including Doctor Strange and Top Gun, this film probably won't have room to breath, leading it to underperform.
Edit: Just like I said. Because it had to face all the competition in may, and overall being an awful film, this would be disappointing, but a least it only cost $14m. - DirectorSimon CurtisStarsHugh BonnevilleJim CarterMichelle DockeryThe Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $47,000,000
Foreign: $55,000,000
Worldwide: $102,000,000
RT: 73%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $16,000,495
Domestic: $43,896,550
Foreign: $48,008,808
Worldwide: $91,905,358
RT: 86%
Note: I don't know if it's just me, but I really don't see this film doing that well at the Box Office. I don't think a lot of people really care about this movie in general.
Edit: While not awful, this is a far cry from the 2019 movie, and is an another weak performance for Universal - DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerAfter thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.Opening Weekend: $40,000,000
Domestic: $135,000,000
Foreign: $280,000,000
Worldwide: $415,000,000
RT: 86%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $126,707,459 ($160,514,980 4-Day)
Domestic: $718,732,821
Foreign: $770,000,000
Worldwide: $1,488,732,821
RT: 97%
Note: This is 38 years after the original. This will probably do good, but not great. A lot of Top Gun fans will check it out, but I don't think it will be a huge franchise starter.
Edit: Well this blew my expectations out of the water. With fantastic legs, praise from critics and audiences, and being the 2nd biggest film of the pandemic, this is a win for Tom Cruise, Paramount, and Hollywood. - DirectorLoren BouchardBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminKristen SchaalDan MintzWhen a sinkhole in front of Bob's Burgers threatens the Belchers' plans for a successful summer, Bob and Linda try to keep their business going, while the kids attempt to save the restaurant by solving a mystery.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $90,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $12,416,819
Domestic: $31,933,830
Foreign: $2,214,920
Worldwide: $34,148,750
RT: 87%
Note: Even if I'm a big fan of the show, I don't think it will do good. at the box office. I think it will do well enough, but the total box office for this will be pretty low.
Edit: While it could be worse, this is a very disappointing result for this movie, and just adds to the list of 20th Century Studios flops of the pandemic. - DirectorChloe OkunoStarsMaika MonroeKarl GlusmanBurn GormanA young American actress moves with her husband to Bucharest, and begins to suspect that a stranger who watches her from an apartment window may be a serial killer.Opening Weekend: $6,000,000
Domestic: $14,000,000
Foreign: $5,000,000
Worldwide: $19,000,000
RT: 76%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $826,775
Domestic: $1,961,207
Foreign: $0
Worldwide: $1,961,207
RT: 88%
RT: With the fact that May is competitive enough, and that this isn't a big movie, I expect Watcher to fail.
Edit: While well received by critics, audiences didn't feel the same way, resulting in this film not doing so well. - DirectorColin TrevorrowStarsChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernFour years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.Opening Weekend: $175,000,000
Domestic: $500,000,000
Foreign: $900,000,000
Worldwide: $1,400,000,000
RT: 68%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $145,075,625
Domestic: $376,009,080
Foreign: $625,127,000
Worldwide: $1,001,136,080
RT: 30%
Note: With the original cast returning, and the fans being hyped for this one, it will most likely be a big hit at the box office. It could match "Fallen Kingdom" and become the biggest 2022 Universal film.
Edit: While the weakest in the Jurassic World trilogy, this is still a strong performance for Universal, and for the pandemic era. While hated by critics, audiences still seem to want to see it, whether it's nostalgia or the franchise. - DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsChris EvansKeke PalmerPeter SohnWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.Opening Weekend: $90,000,000
Domestic: $325,000,000
Foreign: $480,000,000
Worldwide: $805,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $50,577,961
Domestic: $118,307,188
Foreign: $108,118,232
Worldwide: $226,425,420
RT: 75%
Note: Some people might really not want a Toy Story spin-off, but some might be interested. I think it will do pretty good, but not as good as the previous two Toy Story movies.
Edit: Sad that this is the first Pixar film back in theaters, and it bombs at the box office. With the lack of interest in this film, and other controversies surrounding it, this will sadly result into more Pixar films being sent to Disney Plus. - DirectorBaz LuhrmannStarsTom HanksAustin ButlerOlivia DeJongeThe life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000
Domestic: $100,000,000
Foreign: $160,000,000
Worldwide: $260,000,000
RT: 79%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $31,211,579
Domestic: $151,040,048
Foreign: $135,000,000
Worldwide: $286,040,048
RT: 78%
Note: Since Elvis has strong appeal to audiences around the world, I believe this movie will draw people in, leading to a successful performance.
Edit: While not as successful as Bohemian Rhapsody, this is still a good showing for Elvis, and will likely continue the trend for musical biopics. - DirectorScott DerricksonStarsMason ThamesMadeleine McGrawEthan HawkeAfter being abducted and locked in a basement, a boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.Opening Weekend: $18,000,000
Domestic: $45,000,000
Foreign: $35,000,000
Worldwide: $80,000,000
RT: 78%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,633,220
Domestic: $89,887,230
Foreign: $71,317,512
Worldwide: $161,204,742
RT: 83%
Note: With all the competition throughout the summer, this most likely won't have strong legs, but with a small budget, it could have a small profit.
Edit: Another solid showing for Universal after "Dominion", The Black Phone is a great showing for an original horror movie, and is good news for "Nope". - DirectorKyle BaldaBrad AblesonJonathan del ValStarsSteve CarellPierre CoffinAlan ArkinThe untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.Opening Weekend: $70,000,000
Domestic: $250,000,000
Foreign: $565,000,000
Worldwide: $815,000,000
RT: 48%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $107,010,140
Domestic: $369,500,210
Foreign: $569,933,000
Worldwide: $939,433,210
RT: 71%
Note: Interest in this film died a little, with it being delayed by two entire years, but I think it will do really well, but come pretty short of the original Minions movie. But then again, this is Illumination, and they like to keep their budgets down, so it will be really profitable.
Edit: Even after 12 years, Minions in going as strong as ever. Thanks to the family audiences and memes, Minions: The Rise of Gru is one of the most successful animated films since Frozen 2, and with the $80m budget, this could be one of the most profitable films of the year. - DirectorTaika WaititiStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanChristian BaleThor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.Opening Weekend: $130,000,000
Domestic: $340,000,000
Foreign: $550,000,000
Worldwide: $890,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $144,165,107
Domestic: $343,256,830
Foreign: $417,671,251
Worldwide: $760,928,08
RT: 65%
Note: I think a lot of people that turned up for "Ragnorok" will also turn up for this film. I expect it to do really well, and preform a little higher than the previous Thor film.
Edit: While its not bad, it is a bit of a disappointment for Disney/Marvel. While it did have a strong opening, the weak legs this film had, and the $250m budget, it could still make profit, but just a small one. - DirectorChris BaileyMark KoetsierRob MinkoffStarsMichael CeraSamuel L. JacksonRicky GervaisHank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny.Opening Weekend: $7,000,000
Domestic: $20,000,000
Foreign: $20,000,000
Worldwide: $40,000,000
RT: 13%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $6,321,423
Domestic: $17,811,382
Foreign: $23,861,831
Worldwide: $41,673,213
RT: 54%
Note: If this film even releases at all, it would never survive the July box office, making all the delays a waste of time.
Edit: Even after 5 years of delays, "Paws of Fury" still did horribly at the box office, so all the delays really were worthless. - DirectorOlivia NewmanStarsDaisy Edgar-JonesTaylor John SmithHarris DickinsonA woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved.Opening Weekend: $7,500,000
Domestic: $17,000,000
Foreign: $4,000,000
Worldwide: $21,000,000
RT: 51%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $17,253,227
Domestic: $90,230,760
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $140,230,760
RT: 37%
Note: With not a lot of noticeable or reliable people on this project, I expect this to flop.
Edit: Even with poor critic scores, fans of the book did show up to this movie, and liked it, and with a $24m budget, it could make a decent profit. - DirectorJordan PeeleStarsDaniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaThe residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.Opening Weekend: $55,000,000
Domestic: $140,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $190,000,000
RT: 82%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $44,366,910
Domestic: $123,277,080
Foreign: $47,958,512
Worldwide: $171,235,592
RT: 82%
Note: With Jordan Peele's reputation at the box office, I expect his latest film to do very well domestically. Even if it gets a low international gross, it will surely make a decent profit.
Edit: Even if it is a lot lower than "US", Jordan Peele's film still have some box office appeal, with "Nope" is on track to be one of the biggest original film of the year. Although this is the most expensive Peele movie, if it does well overseas, I bet Universal will be satisfied enough with this result. - DirectorJared SternSam J. LevineStarsDwayne JohnsonKevin HartKate McKinnonKrypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000
Domestic: $100,000,000
Foreign: $170,000,000
Worldwide: $270,000,000
RT: 44%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,003,441
Domestic: $93,657,117
Foreign: $110,200,000
Worldwide: $203,857,117
RT: 71%
Note: With no other competition in August, I think this film will do fine enough at the box office. Not great, or even really good, but it should do enough business.
Edit: While it did underperform in its opening, it did still do well during the weekdays, and it had decent holds, so while it may make little in profit, its not a total loss. - DirectorDavid LeitchStarsBrad PittJoey KingAaron Taylor-JohnsonFive assassins aboard a swiftly-moving bullet train find out that their missions have something in common.Opening Weekend: $35,000,000
Domestic: $120,000,000
Foreign: $155,000,000
Worldwide: $275,000,000
RT: 91%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $30,030,156
Domestic: $103,368,602
Foreign: $135,900,000
Worldwide: $239,268,602
RT: 54%
Note: With a strong cast containing of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Brad Pitt, I believe this film will do fine at the box office. Not great, but solid enough.
Edit: While the reception to the film has been mixed, audiences seem to be enjoying it, with its solid opening and decent legs, and the rest of August to itself, it could still do decent box office. - DirectorGina Prince-BythewoodStarsViola DavisThuso MbeduLashana LynchA historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.Opening Weekend: $9,000,000
Domestic: $22,000,000
Foreign: $30,000,000
Worldwide: $52,000,000
RT: 96%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $19,051,442
Domestic: $67,159,608
Foreign: $25,100,000
Worldwide: $92,259,608
RT: 96%
Note: While won't do good at the box office, this film does have some good Oscar chances to make up for it.
Edit: While it could've done better internationally, it's still a solid result for the film, and I expect Sony to be satisfied enough with its performance. - DirectorJaume Collet-SerraStarsDwayne JohnsonAldis HodgePierce BrosnanNearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.Opening Weekend: $65,000,000
Domestic: $175,000,000
Foreign: $300,000,000
Worldwide: $475,000,000
RT: 70%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $67,004,323
Domestic: $168,118,341
Foreign: $224,800,000
Worldwide: $224,800,000
RT: 39%
Note: Black Adam isn't very well known, so I don't think it will perform great. I expect this film to do better than Shazam, but not great for a DC film.
Edit: While it did okay, the $200m budget this film carries, it's looking like it's a flop. I don't believe that this film will benefit anyone involved, including Dwayne Johnson. - DirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsJamie Lee CurtisAndi MatichakJames Jude CourtneyThe saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.Opening Weekend: $60,000,000
Domestic: $125,000,000
Foreign: $60,000,000
Worldwide: $185,000,000
RT: 47%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $40,050,355
Domestic: $64,079,860
Foreign: $40,107,000
Worldwide: $104,186,860
RT: 40%
Note: With the success of the previous two Halloween movies, I expect this film to do good. I think it will do better than "Kills", but not as good as "Halloween 2018".
Edit: Even though this was advertised as the climax of the franchise, this was still a bad performance box office-wise. The legs were awful, and the fact that it did worse than 'Kills' proves that this franchise did need to end. - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.Opening Weekend: $170,000,000
Domestic: $480,000,000
Foreign: $590,000,000
Worldwide: $1,070,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $181,339,761
Domestic: $451,843,361
Foreign: $388,287,746
Worldwide: $840,131,107
RT: 84%
Note: I don't expect "Wakanda Forever" to do as good as the first Black Panther movie, but also do really good. It's likely to hit a billion, and could do pretty well, both critically and financially.
Edit: While the result is pretty good, it is a weak performance for Disney/Marvel, since the 1st 'Black Panther' film did so much better, and it's tracking behind 'Multiverse of Madness' worldwide, and 'Love and Thunder' overseas. However, it is the 3rd biggest domestic film of 2022, so there's still interest in this franchise.
Edit II: With the Chinese Release Date, it's likely that the overseas total could reach $400m. - DirectorDon HallQui NguyenStarsJake GyllenhaalJaboukie Young-WhiteGabrielle UnionThe legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission.Opening Weekend: $35,000,000
Domestic: $110,000,000
Foreign: $180,000,000
Worldwide: $290,000,000
RT: 87%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $12,151,384 ($18,855,156 5-Day)
Domestic: $37,941,644
Foreign: $35,214,296
Worldwide: $73,155,940
RT: 73%
Note: While I don't think this will be as strong as previous Disney movies like Frozen, or even Moana, but I do believe it will be able to hold up for itself over Thanksgiving weekend.
Edit: Welp, this did horribly, yet another indicator of the tragic downfall Disney animated films is having at the box office, 'Strange World' will likely result in being one of Disney's biggest bombs of all time. Let's hope Bob Iger can revive the Disney Animation brand. - DirectorJames CameronStarsSam WorthingtonZoe SaldanaSigourney WeaverJake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.Opening Weekend: $100,000,000
Domestic: $550,000,000
Foreign: $900,000,000
Worldwide: $1,450,000,000
RT: 78%
Actual Results
Opening Weekend: $134,100,226
Domestic: $598,409,459
Foreign: $1,428,266,211
Worldwide: $2,026,675,670
RT: 77%
Note: Don't think it will do nearly as well as the First Avatar but will do extremely well. I don't think it will break two billion but could end up being one of the highest grossing films of all time.
Edit: Thanks to great WOM and premium screens, "Avatar: The Way of Water" is having great legs at the box office. And with it being one of the biggest films of all time, this will be a success for 20th Century Studios, and especially James Cameron. - DirectorJoel CrawfordJanuel MercadoStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekHarvey GuillénWhen Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000 ($50,000,000 5-Day)
Domestic: $195,000,000
Foreign: $240,000,000
Worldwide: $435,000,000
RT: 87%
Opening Weekend: $12,429,515 ($18,532,370 5-Day)
Domestic: $126,767,825
Foreign: $171,003,000
Worldwide: $297,770,825
RT: 96%
Note: Even if it's been a while since the Shrek franchise was relevant, thanks to the Christmas date, it could beat the first Puss in Boots movie, at least domestically.
Edit: While its opening was very week, the great WOM with "The Last Wish" made it so it had good legs and will likely do well enough to revive the Shrek franchise. - DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsBrad PittMargot RobbieJean SmartA tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $45,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $95,000,000
RT: 87%
Opening Weekend: $3,603,368
Domestic: $15,232,560
Foreign: $13,200,000
Worldwide: $28,432,560
RT: 54%
Note: While I believe that awards fair won't do as well at the box office as before, thanks to the December release, it could still do decently well at the box office.
Edit: This film received very divisive reactions, but with many negative ones, the film had weak holds, causing the 80m feature to be a flop.